WAEC Economics Past Questions & Answers - Page 281

1,401.

A person who buys in bulk and sells in bit is a

A.

Manufacturer

B.

Sales representative

C.

Retailer

D.

Advertiser

E.

Distributor

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,402.

The movement of a worker from one grade to another within the same industry is a form of mobility of labour which is

A.

Geographical

B.

Vertical

C.

Occupational

D.

Horizontal

E.

Lateral

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,403.

Which of the following is the normal channel by which the commodities reach the final consumer?

A.

Manufacturer-wholesaler-agent retailer-consumer

B.

Manufacturer-wholesaler-retailer-consumer

C.

Manufacturer-wholesaler-sales representative-retailer-consumer

D.

Manufacturer-wholesaler-retailer-agent-consumer

E.

Manufacturer-wholesaler-retailer-sales-representative-consumer

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,404.

One of the argument against the presence of middlemen in the distribution chain is that they

A.

Cause increase in the price of commodities

B.

Are commissioned agents

C.

Helps in keeping price stable

D.

Grade and blend goods

E.

Can be found almost everywhere

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,405.

Which of the following categories of people do not gain during inflation?

A.

Debtors

B.

Businessmen

C.

Shareholders

D.

Investors

E.

Creditors

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.